Home Remodeling Guide: 7 Things You Should Take Care

Remodeling your home is an enjoyable and challenging task. On one hand, you are overwhelmed with the joy of living in a new home like your wedding day diamonds, and on the other, the plethora of remodeling options and the expenses spook you away. As you already have considered remodeling your home, here are your home remodeling guide:7 things you should take care of before consulting the first interior designer.

Things to Take Care Of When Remodeling Your House

Choose Your Interior Designer Carefully

 
You already have a design that may be too old. As you are remodeling your home, fasten your tennis bracelet and consider hiring an interior designer for the same. Even if you’re considering your past designer, try to fix an interview with them again to understand if their vision still lies with your interests.

But if you’re considering new designers, we have a guideline designed for you to fall back on:

• It would be wise for you to understand what your style is before interviewing your interior designer. Visit websites and Pinterest pins for home interior models to understand what goes best with your theme. However, give your interior designers room to pitch their artistic vision too.
• Take a look at their portfolio. Don’t take their words for it. Even if the interior designer comes through referral, consider giving their portfolio a look to understand if you find yourself living in those spaces.
• Don’t shy away from asking questions. Why they prefer a marble top over granite, the costs, the duration of the remodeling, their experience, and so forth.
• Visit several designers. At least three of them. Generally, the home visit sessions are free of cost but ask beforehand. Compare the costing, style, and features that they agreed upon; and decide for yourself.

Consider the Cost Beforehand

 
You should have a budget while remodeling your home. Since the home remodeling expense goes overboard often, assigning a budget keeps the cost in check. The elements that you need to consider while deciding on a budget are as follows:

• Labor costs are a major consideration in any home remodeling project. Not only the designer but the plumbers and electricians also contribute to the total cost of the project. You might also need to get a permit from local authorities if you are doing a major overhaul.
• Depending on the location, your construction and material costs will vary. Consider taking account of your location in the budget. If you live in metro cities, the costs can reach up to 2x more than in rural or suburban areas.
• `A larger home space will attract a greater labor and material cost. A larger space also requires you to take care of your expensive diamond earrings that might get misplaced while remodeling the house.
• The type of build of your house will determine the remodeling costs. If your house is a historical one, the cost may reach up to 10x the cost of a condo. The costs are somewhat manageable for apartment owners but still depend on the variable mentioned above.

 

1. Don’t Keep a Rigid Vision

 
We agree that hurdles in your home remodeling plans might not be acceptable to you. But, in the construction business, nothing is certain. Perhaps the flooring isn’t available, the bathroom shelves don’t look as great as you expected, or the wooden frames around the huge mirror didn’t work out. You need to accept these and move on with other designs. Everything needn’t be perfect when remodeling your house. Just keep your theme intact and accept the changes as they are.

 

1. Consider Remodeling Lightings

 
You might already have a lighting focal plane in the rooms. However, if you haven’t given ample thought to the lighting before, it’s high time to do so. A strategic lighting setup can make your living rooms feel luxurious and the kitchen more elevated than it already is. While considering lighting, keep these things in mind:

• Warm lighting almost always does a better job than harsh fluorescent setups. Especially in the kitchen and bathroom, the warm-toned fluorescent alternatives complement the tiles quite well.
• Keep an eye open for shadows. Talk to your designer about stark shadows that are present in your rooms with the present lighting conditions.
• Motion sensing under-cabinet lighting and in-ceiling lighting can bring out the luxurious feeling of your false ceiling in a positive way.
• Consider lighting as decoration. Accent lights, recess lights, and cove lighting can highlight architectural features like niches, alcoves, and crown molding quite effectively.

 

1. Don’t Forget the Kitchen Island

 
The kitchen island designs leave a lot of room for artistic creativity. But don’t go overboard with it. A kitchen island, how massive it may be, is a subtle thing that needs to be kept like one. Here are some things that you may consider while remodeling your kitchen island:

• Kitchen island cabinets are extremely versatile add-ons. If you have a broad enough island that can house cabinets, consider doing so. Experiment with the colors that go well with the new remodeled theme of your kitchen.
• Waterfall edging can complement your kitchen island pretty well if done right. Waterfall edging is when you let the countertop fall to the sides. Although this setup can also be used for cabinets, it’s more common in kitchen islands.
• Don’t display the kitchen electrical sockets and plumbings to your guests directly. Keep them hidden beneath the countertop or at a side that’s hidden from direct view.

 

1. Consider Moving or Adding Furniture

    

Furniture makes a house, home. Possibly you already have the furniture that you need daily. But when remodeling, you should consider moving them to suit the new theme better or get new furniture that sits parallel with the latest architectural designs you are opting for.

New furniture may include but is not limited to:

• Latest expandable furniture like retractable beds and sofas.
• Multifunctional cabinets that work as a table.
• Improved shelf space through vertical stacking.
• Settees and Ottomans
• New mirrors

 

1. Renovate the Exterior

 
Don’t forget the exterior when remodeling your home. Consider renovating the walls. Remodel the gardens, pools, and roof. You can also get new doors, windows, and shutters to better fit the innovative vision you have.

Consider repairing your porch too. Your sidings and the facade may also require a renovation. But give them a proper bath before jumping into replacing them. Often a deep clean can save you thousands of dollars. 

The Bottom Line

 
These 7 things will help you remodel your home more efficiently. At the initial stage, interview your designer and consider the cost. When you are satisfied with it, refrain from sticking to the plan too rigidly and also consider including the exterior in the mix. While deciding upon the fixtures, don’t forget the lights, kitchen islands, and furniture. Have a happy remodeling.